Hours of Work :8a-5pDays Of Week :Mon - FriWork Shift :8X5 Day (United States of America)Job Description :Your Job:Job Purpose: The Clinical Educator is an RN and will work with a multi-disciplinary team at the Golden Cross Academic Clinic to promote appropriate care for the ambulatory population with chronic medical conditions, including diabetes, hypertension, congestive heart failure, hyperlipidemia, asthma and other conditions by providing both clinical care and education to the patients and their families. Bachelor degree in Nursing preferred Graduate from an accredited school of nursing. Certified Diabetic Educator, or eligible to become a Certified Diabetes Educator Current CPR Licensed in Texas as a Registered NurseYour Job Responsibilities : Contributes to and participates in continuous quality improvement process to measure improvement and opportunities for improvement. Appraises performance to identify areas of strength and areas for improvement and to develop a plan for improvement and growth. Creates and oversees implementation of chronic disease self management tools and resources for patients. Works closely with a multi-disciplinary team, including physicians, nurses, pharmacist, and social worker to develop new and update current policies and procedures for providing care. Designs and conducts community educational programs for patients, various public groups, and health care professionals based on analysis of patient and community needs. Develops and promotes educational/informational materials and workshops that are accurate, culturally appropriate and educationally sound. Provide clinical education for outpatient population. Assess and identify the patients' individual needs and barriers to providing education. Collaboratively develop educational goals, learning objectives and a plan for educational content and teaching methods. Evaluates effectiveness of educational services provided by measuring attainment of learning objectives. Documents assessment data, educational plan, educational services provided and evaluation results in each patient's medical record. Utilize a team approach to providing services and collaborates and communicates with team members. Provide nursing support for patients in the MedAssist program. Work within the MedAssist team to develop program protocols for optimal patient care.Methodist Dallas Medical Center is one of North Texas’ best places to work. And it keeps getting better. The flagship hospital of Methodist Health System, Methodist Dallas is a 595-bed acute care teaching and referral hospital. It is home to the only adult Level I Trauma Center in southern Dallas, the first and only Certified Comprehensive Stroke Center in southern Dallas, and the newly renovated Linda and Mitch Hart Breast Center. Celebrating more than 90 years of service, we strive to have a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and welcomes the skills and talents of all groups. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:
Magnet®-designated hospital
150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review , 2023
Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Liver, kidney, and pancreas transplantation programs
Methodist Health System is a faith-based organization with a mission to improve and save lives through compassionate, quality healthcare. For nearly a century, Dallas-based Methodist Health System has been a trusted choice for health and wellness. Named one of the fastest-growing health systems in America by Modern Healthcare , Methodist has a network of 12 hospitals (through ownership and affiliation) with nationally recognized medical services, such as a Level I Trauma Center, multi-organ transplantation, Level III Neonatal Intensive Care, neurosurgery, robotic surgical programs, oncology, gastroenterology, and orthopedics, among others. Methodist has more than two dozen clinics located throughout the region, renowned teaching programs, innovative research, and a strong commitment to the community. Our reputation as an award-winning employer shows in the distinctions we’ve earned:
Magnet® designations for Methodist Dallas, Methodist Charlton, Methodist Mansfield, and Methodist Richardson Medical Centers
150 Top Places to Work in Healthcare by Becker’s Hospital Review , 2023
Top 10 Military Friendly® Employer, Gold Designation, 2023
Top 10 Military Spouse Friendly® Employer, 2023
Equal Opportunity EmployerIt is the policy of Methodist Health System (MHS) to select, develop, and promote employees based on individual ability and job performance. It has been, and will continue to be, the policy of MHS to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, disability, marital status, genetic information or ancestry. This policy affects decisions including, but not limited to, an employee’s compensation, benefits, terms and conditions of employment, opportunities for promotion, training, development, transfer all other privileges of employment. MHS is committed to maintain a working environment free of intimidation, workplace discrimination and harassment. Retaliation or attempted retaliatory behavior that occurs as a result of an employee’s exercise of their rights under this policy or any other statutorily protected right is strictly prohibited and will be grounds for disciplinary action.
